iamswizz: Misplaced ..............

madam_oringo: Notice how a lot of Ibos are crying the MOST here. Nigeria has over 250+ tribes BTW. Instead of them to go enact similar policy in Anambra or Imo or Abia, etc the visitor is crying about the landlord and owner chooses to administer his home and property. Oh well, let Lagos take this program to 80 - 90%, then Ogun and Oyo can also start theirs, and then to the other SW states as we integrate our states into a strong, economically viable and über progressive country-state again. For those who are crying and don't want to be registered, I advise you go back to where you can do anything, without law and order. Healthcare, education, unemployment assistance, employment opportunities, etc will in the future be tied to residency rights, out of state or indigenous citizen sooner than later. It is far better to enact similar policies in your state now because, like I said recently, the SW is now opening up another multidimensional and insurmountable lead over the SE and empty bragging will just not cut it anymore. More grease to Orji, Obi and co's looting engines.

d citizen:
I sense so much ignorance and stupidity among the contributors in the nairaland trying to compare nigeria with the usa. I agree dat america practised tru federalism but the states in the america were not created. The states in nigeria including lagos were created and they can not be regarded as federating units. The only federating units we have in nigeria were the regions especially the east, west and north regions. the conduct of state census in the name of residence id is a misplaced priority and insincerity at its peak. If lagos state need the accurate census of lagos, she can approach the office of the npc to get the figure or national identity management. The finance dat is invested in this venture or project is a completed waste and the exercise is a senseless duplication of duty. National Census is at the exclusive list of the federal government. There are many projects in lagos dat are begging fo attention. We need low cost building for the massess and more secondary schools for the growing population. A situation in which a teacher is serving 300 students or pupil in the class is unacceptable. Most of the state roads are in indeplorable state and the tuition fee in lasu is exorbitant and currently, lagos is the most indebted state with huge internal revenue generation. An average house in lagos is like a local government area. Each home provides its pipeborne water and pay for security. Also, sometimes, it provides its own electricity. Govt need to set its priority right so dat the ordinary pple on the street can feel the impact of the government and enjoy the dividend of democracy. Unfortunately, what we are experiencing is demonstration of craziness.

d citizen:
I sense so much ignorance and stupidity among the contributors in the nairaland trying to compare nigeria with the usa. I agree dat america practised tru federalism but the states in the america were not created. The states in nigeria including lagos were created and they can not be regarded as federating units. The only federating units we have in nigeria were the regions especially the east, west and north regions. the conduct of state census in the name of residence id is a misplaced priority and insincerity at its peak. If lagos state need the accurate census of lagos, he can approach the office of the npc to get the figure or national identity management. The finance dat is invested in this venture or project is a completed waste and the exercise is a senseless duplication of duty. National Census is at the exclusive list of the federal government. There are many projects in lagos dat are begging fo attention. We need low cost building for the massess and more secondary schools for the growing population. A situation in which a teacher is serving 300 students or pupil in the class is unacceptable. Most of the state roads are in indeplorable state and the tuition fee in lasu is exorbitant and currently, lagos is the most indebted state with huge internal revenue generation. An average house in lagos is like a local government area. Each home provides its pipeborne water and pay for security. Also, sometimes, it provides its own electricity. Govt need to set its priority right so dat the ordinary pple on the street can feel the impact of the government and enjoy the dividend of democracy. Unfortunately, what we are experiencing is demonstration of craziness.

d citizen:
Lagos govt initiatives have nothing to do with with the igbo pple. But pple have the right to boycot the exercise if they sense insincerity in it. Must we tribalise all issues? If ur place of birth is not recognised by your host state, the affected pple may not have a sense of belonging to the state and own their allegiance to their state of origin. It is quick to cite the america case wen it involves the state of resident registration but it is not quick to cite d american case wen it come to the place of birth and citizenship . I sense so much insincerity in this exercise and ethnic profiling for the 2015 election to see if other tribe population in lagos posed a threat to the survivial of apc in lagos. Make no mistake, politics is a game of number. If it is very easy to cow the indigene of the state with media propanda and junk journalism, it may not work for the other tribes in lagos. The project about resident registration is about ethnic profiling becos information such as state of origin and age will be provided. I see this project collapsing becos of lack of sincerity of purpose which has become the bane of this country dvelopment from independance to date

olivertwist: A true Lagosian will love this idea.

The benefits are so huge. Welldone my Gomina.

Benefits of Registration

Allows Government to determine the overall resources required to formulate and implement policies, projects and programs, when the number of people to cater for is known.

Allows for proper allocation of resources to the appropriate sectors of the economy that meet the needs of the residents of the State.

Assist in market allocation within the State.

Identifies the number and placement of hospitals, schools, libraries and books needed in the State.

Identifies the number of teachers, doctors and nurses required to meet the needs of the populace.

Enables the State Government to classify neighborhoods within the State and determine the population thresholds for certain facilities and utilities provided by the State.

Help analyze and identify areas for urban regeneration and actions to be taken.

Enhances the ability of the Government to plan for sport and recreational centers across the State and properly place adequate staff numbers in facilities such as coaches and trainers.

Aids the service delivery strategy of Lagos State.

Ensures that the Agricultural Strategies of Lagos State Government meet the needs and demands of the residents of the State.

Ensures adequate provision of public goods for the rural and urban population in terms of logistics, transportation and market institutions.

Assist the State to eradicate poverty.

Facilitates better traffic management, when the numbers of potential commuters are known.

Helps determine the most appropriate transportation system suitable for different parts of the State - such as rail, buses, cars, ferries.

Ensures the most appropriate location of motor parks, bus-stops, jetties and terminus across the State.

Improves the health facility provision of the state by determining the appropriate number of health facilities required, their localities, appropriate staff levels, equipment and furniture.

Enables the Ministry of Health to assess the different health needs of different parts of the State.

Assist in determining the most appropriate and effective refuse collection system for the residents of the state and the amount of waste equipment and refuse collectors required for any specified locality within the State.

Population data will assist the State to effectively plan and implement disaster management strategies.

Allows for the determination of type and grading of roads, so that the design of the road transportation system is durable and appropriate to the usage.

d citizen:
Lagos govt initiatives have nothing to do with with the igbo pple. But pple have the right to boycot the exercise if they sense insincerity in it. Must we tribalise all issues? If ur place of birth is not recognised by your host state, the affected pple may not have a sense of belonging to the state and own their allegiance to their state of origin. It is quick to cite the america case wen it involves the state of resident registration but it is not quick to cite d american case wen it come to the place of birth and citizenship . I sense so much insincerity in this exercise and ethnic profiling for the 2015 election to see if other tribe population in lagos posed a threat to the survivial of apc in lagos. Make no mistake, politics is a game of number. If it is very easy to cow the indigene of the state with media propanda and junk journalism, it may not work for the other tribes in lagos. The project about resident registration is about ethnic profiling becos information such as state of origin and age will be provided. I see this project collapsing becos of lack of sincerity of purpose which has become the bane of this country dvelopment from independance to date

d citizen:
Olabode george is right on point. Nigeria as a country will fail to exit without the pdp leadership. Pdp is a truely national party encompassing all ethnic groups and representing our diversity as the source of strength. Managing the party is quite daunting becos of shades of ideas, belief and value system but the party remain the best and model political party after ncnc. The party has a strong internal mechanism which it uses to resolve its internal conflict. That is why a regional party like ad, ac and acn which lacks originality of leadership continues to seek inspiration and outsource its leadership frm pdp rejectee, especially atiku, ribadu and the like. political party is like a marriage and hence, there is bound to be conflict. Conflict in itself is the test of strength and beauty of the party. Any political parties dat have no crisis are hypocritical parties. Pdp i strongly believe in will come out stronger than ever before as the leading political party in africa . the anti- democratic forces are weeded out of the united group. If u have been to a federal institution, u will appreciate the beauty of a group of all ethnicities. I appreciate the point made by george even thought his crime were political motivated. There are many politicians who have commited worse heinious crimes dan him but they are still roaming d country and seeking for political relevance. I take a closer look at the msg but not the messenger. Those who are condemning the man are also those who take awolowo who was convicted in 1963 by justice sowemimo of lagos high court of treasonable felony purnishable by 10years imprisonment with hard labour with 800 page indisputable as their hero bf being released by ojukwu frm calabar prison and pardoned by general gowon in 1966. May God have mercy on us in this country full of hypocricy and bankruptcy of ideas

plasgidy: Na today!!! There has been so many ids like this in nigeria, national id which was issued by the local govt. Where did it end?

To me this is just waste of time and scass ressus. National id is the best id to use to protect the cityzenry and the govt and votes, but its iginored

Definatly there is more to this plan, we will live to see the end

d citizen:
[s]@Agbameta, u have had western education i presumed and i expect u to have a global and broad based mindset. Despite ur level of education, u still have a narrow mind in this 21st century. Look at what media propangada and junk journalism have done to ur soul and mind. U need to properly evaluate media report to make informed argument becos the media house now represent the opinnion of those who owned and these pple are not ordinary pple or massess but pple who use presidential jet and impose their daughters who barely have enterpreneurship skills and ideas as market leaders. if nigeria is still breeding pple like u in the 21st centruy, then the future of the country is blinked. Nigeria need open-minded and global thinking pple not a religious bigot and tribalist. All tribes need eachother to survive and a responsible govt should be conscious of her policies thrust to prevent ethnic mistrust which is a weird wind dat blow no good. Those dat bring development to ur region need respect and protection. Anything short of this gratitude is sheer hypocricy and paradigm delusion. Our nascent democracy is on course and any attempt to derail this democracy will be treated as such[/s]

d citizen:
Olabode george is right on point.

CFCfan: Nice development. This exercise would reveal the accurate population of Lagos State, and help the LASG plan better for its residents.
However, my questions are thus: Has the Lagos House of Assembly passed any law to compel financial institutions to accept the State I.D as a valid form of identification? Do the relevant federal laws recognize State I.Ds as a form of identification?

Kairoseki77: ,

Are you a learner?
I am not being mean, I am genuinely curious.

I just have honestly never heard anyone string sentences together and still make so little sense.

In every country on the planet you must register as a resident of the state in which you reside. There is nothing "indigenous" about it. This is not your tribal census.

You utilize the resources of the state in which you reside. (So you must pay taxes) Are you planning on not paying taxes to give back to the state that provides for you? If so, please leave immediately. You are a deadbeat and will not be welcome anywhere on Earth, not even in your brother's house.

In the US, for example, your only form of identification is your STATE ID. You car, has a STATE license plate. You pay local, STATE, and federal taxes. You vote in your STATE elections, and even get a voter card issued by your STATE dept of elections. The reasons for this are endless.

Who told you that you must carry additional residency cards? You have ONE ID. That is for the state where you reside. Reside is a word that means where you live. Do you live in Lagos? Then you will need a RESIDEncy card. Are you visiting Lagos? Then you do not need one. No one should need to explain this to you.

Move to another state? Guess what! You go get a new residency card. Do you own more than one house? Then you pick a PRIMARY RESIDENCE, and register only in that state. None of this is complex.

We are not savages living in an endless jungle, like they must do in your village. Roaming like pack animals with no fixed address. You get a donkey for that one.



To have a functioning society people must have addresses, ID cards, and pay taxes. None of that exists in Nigeria, but it exists in Lagos State. If you can't handle being a big boy, pack your bags and go hug a lion.

Eko oni baje o. Fools will never slow down progress. On the contrary, we must provide for the disabled.


The level of confidence that you used to spout something so utterly daft is shocking. I am ashamed for you, your mother, your father, your forefathers, and your teachers (if you have had any).

eluquenson: Another deportation saga in the making...eni duro wo tan.
I pity my friend Chinedu & Chikordi cos I go miss them, Fashola get sense die.

sultanemerald:

please stop blabbing. do you live in the states? are you a citizen? what is the essence of social security number if you have to register in every state you move to? dont you know if you moved jobs to six states, from your analysis you'll have 6 residency ID cards? please, any state you pay tax, utility bills or might have obtained a drivers' license is your state of residence.